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BIOMP - Biomedical Physics Minor

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Biomedical Physics Minor

A minor in biomedical physics will allow students who are interested in how physics applies to biomedicine to explore the subject from a deeper and more medical viewpoint. Through various lab activities and lectures, students will build a foundation for careers in biology, medicine, biophysics, and other related fields. Study includes coursework in physics of the life sciences, electricity and magnetism, optics, and mechanics.

Degree Requirements

The Biomedical Physics Minor Requirement is 20 credit hours as follows:

Required PHYS courses: 11 Credits

PHYS 123

Physics of the Life Sciences I

4 cr.

PHYS 124

Physics of the Life Sciences II

4 cr.

or

PHYS 133

Mechanics

4 cr.

PHYS 134

Electricity and Magnetism

4 cr.

And

PHYS 320

Modern Physics

3cr.

Total Credit Hours:

11

Plus nine credit hours from the following:

PHYS 301

Optics

3cr.

PHYS 3XX

PHYS 3xx Elective

3 cr.

PHYS 3XX

PHYS 3xx Elective

3 cr.

or

PHYS 390

Special Topics

1-3 cr.

Total Credit Hours:

9

Six credit hours of the nine credit hours about can be substituted from the following:

BME 332

Biomedical Imaging

3 cr.

or

BME 450

Biotransport Processes

3 cr.

or

BME 451

Biomechanics II

3 cr.